Oil Trough Town, Arkansas
As of the census of 2000, there were 218 people in the town, organized into 95 households, and 66 families living in the town. The population density was 1139 people per square mile (439.77/kmē), making it the 104th least densely populated town in Arkansas. There were 105 housing units at an average density of 552.6 per square mile (213.36/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.29 persons, and the average family size was 2.74 persons. In the town the population was distributed as follows: 27.5% under the age of 18, 4.6% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 98.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males. The median age of the town's population was 38 years, The median age of males and females living in Oil Trough Town was 36.7 and 39.5 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 204 White, 7 Black or African American, 3 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 4 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $31528, it is 125th wealthiest town by median household income in Arkansas. The median income for a family in the town was $33750, making its Arkansas's 217th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $14079, it is Arkansas's 224th wealthiest town by per capita income. The median income was $21875, Males had a median income of $26250 versus $18125 for females.
In 2000, 52 pupils and students, of which 75% are male and 25% are female, 23.85% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 3.85% nursery or pri school, 21.15% kindergarten, 38.46% elementary school, 19.23% high school and 17.31% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 218 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 218 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 218 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 215 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 237 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 255 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 255 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 254 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 253 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 253 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 253 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 2 | 2 | |
| Kindergarten | 11 | 11 | |
| Elementary school | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| High school | 10 | 10 | |
| College or graduate school | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oil Trough town, Arkansas | $31528 | $33750 | $14079 |
| Independence County, Arkansas | $31920 | $38444 | $16163 |
| Arkansas, United States | $32182 | $38663 | $16904 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |